May 25, 2021 - News

Des Moines' Slipknot announces Knotfest music festival set for fall

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A member of Slipknot performs on the drums — Slipknot performs a live concert in Copenhagen. Pictured here: Clown. Photo: Avalon/PYMCA/Gonzales Photo/Nikolaj Bransholm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Get ready maggots — Slipknot is launching their own music festival in Indianola this September and they're bringing a star-studded list of talent with them.

State of play: Our most prolific local musical talent is launching a "monumental return home" right on the National Balloon Classic Field on Sept. 25.

Other bands include Faith No More, Megadeth, Lamb of God and Suicideboys.

What they're saying: "A home show is always insane, but a home 'Knotfest' show will be on a whole other level. Prepare. See you soon for the new reality," Clown, aka Des Moines' own Shawn Crahan, said in a news release.

Tickets: Pre-sale is open now through June 3, starting at $79. General admission opens June 4 at $99.

What's next: Slipknot also announced they're returning to the studio to work on their next album release.

Our take: Hey, they've been wearing masks this whole time!

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